Global Politics Report Editorial

UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech

Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Politics desk: Court

Published: Sep. 18, 2026 at 04:55 PM ET

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Original source: Al Jazeera